June 24, 2026

Introduction

Today’s post is from Gina Gholston, and is an important word on adjusting our vision or perspective in order to see what God is doing NOW. Today’s title is:

Seeing from a New Perspective

Dutch recently shared that he feels the Lord is transitioning us from the forerunning stage into the fruit-bearing and harvesting stage. When I heard him say this, I was immediately reminded of the time I was on a prayer assignment at the Red River Meeting House with a fellow intercessor. At one point during that assignment, as we walked those wooden floors praying in the Spirit, I felt the Lord direct me to sit on a bench and face the back doors. As I sat there, my attention was instantly drawn to a field visible through one of the open doors. There I saw a farmer on his tractor, plowing. It was a hot, dry day, and the dust billowed behind him as he prepared the soil. Watching the tractor circle the field, my thoughts began to gravitate toward the intense labor, dedication, cost, and faith that goes into farming. Then, suddenly, the Lord interrupted my thoughts as He instructed me to turn my head to the right and look out the window.

As I looked out the window, I got a glimpse of another field, which had tall corn stalks that were almost ready for harvest. There was still work to be done in this field, but it required a different approach. I stood to my feet and moved closer to the window. The closer I got to the window, the broader the view of the field became. I realized that what I saw was determined by where I stood, and I heard the Lord say, “I’m repositioning My people to see things from a different perspective.”

Though no wind had been stirring at all that day, suddenly a huge, intense gust came, and the door that I had previously been looking through was instantly slammed shut. The other door beside it and all of the window shutters remained open. Only that one door closed. The timing of the gust and the fact that no other wind gusts came led me to realize this wasn’t just something happening in the natural; it was a spiritual lesson! I immediately heard the Lord say, “Don’t look that way again! The door is closed, and the window is open, revealing opportunities and purpose that lie ahead. I am changing your focus!”

This was a powerful illustration giving me instruction for transitional moments, such as the ones we find ourselves in now. I remember another word the Lord once said to me concerning times of transition. He said, “This is the moment to go beyond. The glory on the path ahead is ready to be reaped. Past obedience has cast seeds ahead that have now blossomed into a harvest of supply, enabling you to advance with My purposes.”

As forerunning intercessors, we have faithfully partnered with the Lord as He leads us in intercession, prophetic prayer assignments, and decreeing His prophetic promises. Laboring in the previous seasons was not a waste of time; it was an investment of time, in which we sowed seeds that have now yielded a harvest that must be reaped. This moment launches us into the next part of God’s plan; we must accurately discern this new season to make necessary adjustments, rather than simply continuing to operate in what has become familiar. As we worked together with Him, the Lord worked through us to prepare the way for His glory and plan to be released. Now, He is declaring, “The glory is here.” This is the transition, and we must recognize it and continue to follow Holy Spirit as He guides us forward.

The fruit of our past obedience is now being revealed, and we rejoice for this! It’s what we’ve longed for. But though much has been done, there is still more to do. The journey continues. The wind is blowing, and the Lord is calling His church to attention. He has opened the window, and is repositioning many of us. We must re-adjust our gaze to see and respond to Him based on what He is showing us now. If we try to advance with an old perspective, our old season will become our new season. We will find ourselves expending resources, energy, time, and attention doing things out of habit, rather than obedience to the current leading of Holy Spirit. The season has shifted, and though our overall mission remains the same—to make Christ known and to see the knowledge of the glory of the Lord cover the earth (Habakkuk 2:14)—the harvest season requires new perspective and right alignment with Yahweh’s current strategies and guidance.

Holy Spirit searches the deep thoughts of God and reveals His wisdom to us (1 Corinthians 2). If we receive and align with that wisdom, we will know how to cooperate with the Lord, which will enable us to discover that which He has prepared for us now.

We’ve been in a season of sowing prophetic seeds of purpose. The sowing of seeds in one season yields fruit for the next. God transitions us into times of reaping a harvest this has prepared. We are in such a time, and the Ekklesia must recognize the shift. God is repositioning us to see things from a different perspective so we can work effectively with Him. The window of opportunity is open; it is a time to go beyond where we’ve been. It is a time to reap the harvest Yahweh has purposed.

Pray with me:

Father, thank You for guiding and working through us in the past season, and thank You for bringing us into this season to reap that which has been prepared. We know that our labor in You has not been in vain. Our past obedience of sowing seeds is now bearing the fruit of Your purposes. Help us discern this moment so that we can align effectively with You. We ask for a fresh “now” perspective—Your perspective. Give us grace and wisdom as we make this transition from preparation to harvest.

Wind of God, we ask that You shut the doors that keep us preoccupied with focusing on the past seasons. We turn to You and submit to Your leading; help us to see and go beyond. We ask that You fulfill Your purpose and leave nothing undone. We ask that Your Spirit continue to move in the earth.

Lord, we ask that You guide our governmental leaders with wisdom from on high. Strengthen their fortitude and encourage them to do what is right before You. Protect them with divine protection–send Your angel armies to protect what is Your will and plan for America. We continue to agree with You for Your will to be accomplished for our great nation. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!

Our decree:

We will rise with renewed focus to accomplish God’s desires and purpose.

You can find out more about Gina and her ministry at GinaGholston.com.

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June 23, 2026

The Chess Game with Iran

For the past two weeks, my schedule has been very intense. I was on the road for five of those days and therefore had to prepare a week’s worth of GH15 posts in advance. All that to say, this is why I haven’t commented on what is currently occurring regarding Iran–the previous week of posts were written and recorded over a week ago.

There are mixed feelings among Americans on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Trump signed with the Iranians, which serves as a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the military conflict and establishing a roadmap for a permanent peace deal. The agreement:

• Reopens the critical Strait of Hormuz global shipping route, toll-free, for at least 60 days. (Trump wants a weakened Iran, but not a global recession.)

• It mandates the immediate termination of military operations between the U.S. and Iran, and an end to hostilities in southern Lebanon. 

• It eases certain financial restrictions, unfreezes restricted Iranian assets, and establishes an external $300 billion reconstruction fund backed by regional partners. 

• It triggers a 60-day window for the U.S. and Iran to hold talks to resolve core issues, such as the end of Iran's nuclear enrichment and the disposal of its stockpiles.

President Trump emphasized that all aspects of the Memorandum are contingent on Iran “behaving,” and that he reserves the right to return to military action immediately if they don’t. Our military forces remain in place, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. He also asked Israel to suspend its operations in Lebanon during this time, something that they did not want to do.

As stated above, there are mixed feelings by Americans regarding Trump’s actions. Some wanted America to fight as long as it took to finish off the evil Iranian regime. Others want peace and low gas prices, whatever this takes. Others believe it was necessary to make decisions based on lowering gas prices to help Trump and conservatives in the midterms; then, if necessary, we can finish the job, whatever it takes. Others are upset that he is telling Israel to stop fighting at this time. And I’m sure there are many other thoughts regarding what should or shouldn’t be done.

My Thoughts

I do not presume to know what President Trump should be doing at this point, nor do I pretend to know what he IS doing. He is a master strategist and negotiator, and like a good Chess player, is always several moves ahead in his thinking, “setting up” his opponent. Obviously, this being the case, he often feints, bluffs, hides his intentions, etc. Trump is no doubt doing so now.

Also, the President obviously has much intel that we and other government officials don’t have. Wise decisions are based on good information, which he and his team have immeasurably more of than all other Americans regarding Iran. And some of what we, the public, do get is distorted by Iran, the media, and politicians who hate Trump more than they love America! We must keep this in mind as we process and pray.

I am confident our President is intent on doing what will prove best for America and the world, and is willing to make difficult decisions to do so–decisions others have been unwilling to make. These decisions are sometimes unsettling to Americans, and to other nations, but are necessary. In doing so, he is taking on globalists, secularists, woke idealists, Marxists, and those with anti-American sentiments, both here and abroad. He needs great wisdom from above.

Regarding Iran, many want regime change, myself included. Their government is a radical, Islamist regime that is incredibly evil. But with some extreme ideologies, radical Islam being one of them, individuals would rather die than give up their power. In fact, to many radical Islamists, dying for the cause comes with great eternal benefits from Allah. For this reason, attempting to displace them often means years of boots-on-the-ground military action with the loss of many lives, and frequently with failed political results. How did this work out in Iraq and Afghanistan? Not so well.

I am absolutely for weakening the Iranian regime militarily, as we have. I am for weakening them financially, as we have. I am in favor of stopping them from their terrorism and neutralizing them from controlling the region, regardless of the short-term economic costs, which we have. And if there is any way to see the regime removed from power without a ground war, I am in favor of this. However, I agree with most Americans, including our President, and would not be in favor of a full-scale, boots-on-the-ground war with Iran.

The Spiritual Implications

I am also confident that the Lord is intent on a major harvest in the Muslim world, especially the Middle East, and that the war in Iran is linked to this. I feel strongly that Iran will continue to be a part of this fruit. Revival is coming to the descendants of Ishmael! Related to this, I am confident that the principalities controlling the Middle East region, one of whom is referred to in Scripture as “the prince of Persia,” are losing their hold and influence.

This means we must continue to pray for the weakening and overthrow of these and other demonic strongholds in that part of the world, while calling forth revival and harvest. We must pray that our President and his team make wise, sound, Spirit-led decisions. Don’t listen to the deception of those who desire to separate God from governmental decisions; Holy Spirit wants to lead our government–their decisions will impact billions of people around the world! Pray that they will continually humble themselves and ask God for His help. Pray that only wise decisions are made in the negotiations that take place. Pray for the end of this evil regime in Iran. Pray for the people of Iran, that their suffering and oppression will end. Pray for a complete rearranging of the political and spiritual map of the Middle East.

And on a different note, pray for the safety of President Trump and his team. Never has there been a time in our history when a leader has been as hated as Trump with the possible exception of Lincoln. He is opposing the Leftists, the Deep State, the Globalists, the Marxists, those who hate the church, and other evils. He has taken on all of them, for they all want America, as we have known it, destroyed. AND THEY HATE HIM FOR IT! I have no doubt that many people in our nation would love to see our President assassinated. Please pray for him, his family, and his team. Also pray for righteous leaders in other phases of our government, including House Speaker Johnson, Supreme Court Justices–anyone Holy Spirit brings to mind.

Pray with me:

Father, thank You for Your grace and mercy, and the changes we see in our nation and the world. You are working to bring forth an incredible harvest of souls into Your Kingdom, and our hearts are in sync with Yours–we want this desperately.

We know You are all-wise–only You know what needs to take place in Iran and the Middle East to accomplish Your good purposes. You alone know how to remove the evil and bring good. We ask You for this, including the complete annihilation of strongholds of darkness. We ask also for a great outpouring of Holy Spirit in that region, bringing hundreds of millions of people to You.

Please give President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, and others great wisdom as they work toward a peaceful solution in Iran. Do not allow them to be misled or taken advantage of. Give them supernatural discernment; bring them uneasiness when deception is being attempted. Expose all evil. And lead in these negotiations to ensure that Iran never has a nuclear weapon and that their terrorism ends…whatever this takes.

Please protect our leaders, exposing every plot to harm them. We ask for supernatural protection against every plan to hurt them or their families. All of this we ask in the name of Jesus. Amen 

Our decree:

We decree that the purposes of God will be established in the Middle East.

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June 22, 2026

Introduction

Today’s post is from my friend Dale Mast’s new book, Secrets to Hearing God’s Voice, something we all long to do more effectively. I had the honor of writing the foreword. Today’s title is:

The Best Thing Within Fifty Feet

There is no relationship without communication. That’s why the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. They saw Jesus return from His early-morning times of prayer and understood that spending time alone with God was a key component of His powerful life and ministry.

The God Who Hears

If Father God doesn’t hear us, it isn’t really prayer. That would simply be us speaking. Prayer, however, is communication with a God who hears. And the God who hears speaks. He responds to our prayers with verbal answers; they don’t always align with our requests, but He talks to us. He also loves to start conversations with us. He loves to talk with His children. Open the door of your heart to receive His voice.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. (Revelation 3:20 NKJV)

He also likes to speak through us. The time Moses spent in the presence of Father God transformed him from a reluctant prophet to a friend of God. When we yield our lives to be available as a voice for Him, no matter our occupation, it is a high form of honor to Him that creates a deep friendship with Him. This attracts His anointing, the miraculous, and angelic activity.

Moses told God at the burning bush that he couldn’t speak well and asked Him to send someone else. Father God met him where he was. But He meets us where we are, to take us where He is. And our decision to be available brings Him joy, even if we struggle in the journey.

He Doesn’t Just Tell, He Teaches

I love what God said to Moses: “I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.” He is with our mouth (Exodus 4:12 NKJV). He is not just telling us what to say; He is teaching us what to say. There is a world of difference. Remember, He is not searching for the perfect, but for the available.

The Best Option Within Fifty Feet…

Let me give you a real-world example of discerning God’s thoughts and giving voice to His words. I was in an airport waiting for my flight, and I was not having a good day. The Lord pointed out a woman and asked me to minister a prophetic word to her. I repented of my ungodly attitude as I started walking toward her. I felt no anointing, but a simple short word came to me as I started walking, and His peace flooded me. To this day, I cannot remember the exact prophetic word I gave her — but I will tell you what I cannot forget: she started gently weeping while lifting both hands and whispered, “Thank you. Thank you.”

As I walked away, I started a conversation with Father God. “Why would You ask me to minister to her? You saw the attitude in my heart.”

He responded, “Dale, I knew you would do it for Me.”

I felt His love and His delight in me. Then the smile on my face was interrupted by His voice again. And “Dale, you were simply the best thing I had within fifty feet.”

My smile turned into internal laughter.

Sometimes He uses us because we are His best option within fifty feet! We must be available at His call, even when we need to repent before we minister. He desires to use those who are after His heart and who will do whatever He asks, even if they feel less holy in the moment. Remember, He works with the willing and the available, not the perfect.

The Voice of God Doesn’t Wait for Perfect Conditions

Another story. I will never forget this experience as long as I live. The hostess had seated us in a packed restaurant during a busy lunch hour. About three or four tables away was a young server with a stack of dirty plates. As I glanced at her, I heard the Lord say one word: “Prostitute.” It was not judgmental or condescending — yet it was the only word I heard.

When she came to our table, I stepped into the anointing. “I’m a Christian, and when I look at people, God shows me things,” I told her. What the Holy Spirit gave me next was stunning: “I see that your relationship with men has been like a mystery to you, and you feel bought and sold.” The tears began to flow from her eyes, and the stack of plates began to shake in her hands.

Then the Lord showed me a picture of her heart, with a crack running from top to bottom. While I described to her what I saw, I was also asking God internally, “What are You doing for her cracked heart?” As soon as I asked, He showed me His finger moving gently over that crack, healing it. While motioning with my index finger, I told her, “And the finger of God is healing it.”

“Are you a Christian?” I inquired.

She shook her head: no.

“Would you like to be?”

She nodded yes — tears still flowing — and in moments, she whispered: “Jesus, come into my heart.”

All of this took less than thirty seconds. One word from God — received in prayer, released in love — and a life was changed forever.

This is the lifestyle that prayer produces. Not just personal peace or spiritual maintenance. Prayer positions us to be carriers of His voice into the world He loves.

A prophetic word in church will edify someone. A prophetic word outside the church can turn a heart toward God and bring a whole town to Jesus — remember the woman at the well in John 4. There are people near you right now — in a restaurant, an airport, a grocery store aisle — who are carrying questions they have never been able to ask out loud. They are within fifty feet of someone who hears God's voice. You don’t have to be the most trained or the most anointed. You simply have to be available, and willing to do it for Him.

You might just be the answer He is sending.

Pray with me:

Father, enable us to be vessels for Your voice. What an honor, joy, and privilege to be entrusted with Your very words: words that release life, salvation, and transformation.

When we’re tired and our attitudes are poor, may we surrender to You afresh and obey anyway. Speak anyway. Be Your ambassadors… anyway. We are grateful You don’t need us to be perfect; You use the available and the willing. Lord, may we be that “best option within fifty feet” to those around us.

Father, as this revival intensifies, You desire us to be available for supernatural releases of Your heart, love, and power. Give us the boldness to do so. Use us to give hope to the hopeless, strength to the weary, and health to the sick. In Jesus’ name we pray this. Amen.

Our decree:

We are available, willing vessels — and because the God who hears also speaks, His voice flows through us to a desperate and hungry world.

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Today’s post was taken from Dale Mast’s new book Secrets to Hearing God’s Voice. This book can be purchased on Amazon. You can find out more about Dale Mast at DaleMast.org.